A man charged in a 2008 homicide pleaded guilty today to murder and theft charges.

Cortez Porter, 23, was sentenced to life in the prison in connection with the death of Edward McCrory, 52, who lived near Magnolia Springs. He also was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison on the theft charge.

Floyd Casey, 22, was found guilty in August of capital murder in the death of McCrory. A jury recommended sentencing Casey to death, but Judge Charles Partin decided last month to sentence Casey to life.

McCrory was attacked Dec. 20, 2008, in his workshop. He was found slumped over a bathtub in his mobile home two days later.

McCrory was stabbed 11 times, with most of the wounds in his back. He also was hit 11 times, mostly with a hammer.